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C010913
March 13, 2009

EMPHASIS: Troop C Operation P.R.O.T.E.C.T. Results In Franklin County


Captain Ronald S. Johnson, commanding officer of Troop C, St Louis, is pleased to announce the results of the Operation P.R.O.T.E.C.T. project that was conducted on Wednesday, March 11, 2009, in Franklin County on Missouri Highway 100. During the eight-hour project, 11 troopers focused their attention on violations that occurred in the construction/work zone on MO 100 between Washington, Missouri, and Interstate 44.
As a result of the enforcement program, a total of 64 summonses and 110 warnings were issued. Of those summonses, 16 individuals were cited for exceeding the speed limit, 10 for no seat belt, and one for driving while intoxicated. The remainder of the summonses were issued for miscellaneous violations, and two subjects were arrested for outstanding warrants. During the eight-hour project, 99 vehicles were stopped for various traffic violations.
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